Respect for traffic rules, recognition of civilized society

Respect for traffic rules, recognition of civilized society

Tremolo: Mian Nadeem Ahmed

The road is not only a way of travel, it is also a mirror of our collective consciousness, discipline and civilization. Civilization of a nation cannot be judged only by its tall buildings, modern highways or development projects, but also by how well the citizens of that nation respect the traffic rules. We often give examples of developed countries where road traffic is well organized, everyone walks in their own lane, signals are obeyed, pedestrians are taken care of and breaking the law is not taken lightly. But the question is, how much are we ready to change our attitudes?

Traffic pressure in a big industrial city like Faisalabad is increasing day by day. The number of cars, motorcycles, rickshaws and other means of transport on the roads is increasing. In such a situation, the observance of traffic rules has become more important than before. The role of traffic wardens is also very important in this whole system. Be it extreme heat, hot sun, freezing cold winds or rainy season, traffic wardens stand on the roads for many hours trying to maintain the flow of traffic. Sweating in the sun, drenched in the rain, these officials perform their duties for the convenience of the citizens. Such officials certainly deserve our encouragement and respect. However, it is also a fact that like every sector, there may be some officials in traffic police who do not fulfill their responsibility fully. It is not fair to blame the entire department because of the negligence or theft of work by a few people. There is a need to encourage those who do good work and those officials who neglect their duties should be rectified and held accountable.

Chief Traffic Officer, Faisalabad Nasir Javed Rana One of the positive aspects is that they go out in the field themselves, visit different places, assess the traffic situation and also interact directly with the citizens. His mingling with the public and interacting with the media is also a welcome development. Taking notice of the grievances and issues raised through the media is a sign that the administration is giving importance to the public voice.

But the traffic system cannot be improved by the traffic police alone. Real success is possible when citizens also understand their responsibility.

Even today, many people in our country consider helmets as a mere means of avoiding challan, although helmets are not for a policeman but for policemen. To protect your life is worn A moment's carelessness can cause a lifetime of damage. Motorcyclists need to understand that helmets are not a requirement of the law, but a life preserver.

Similarly, one-way violation is not a minor crime. If a person takes a bike or car in the wrong direction to save a few minutes, he not only breaks the law but also endangers the life of the citizen coming in front of him. Violation of one way leads to accidents and many a times a wrong decision puts many families in trouble.

Sadly, law breakers sometimes include educated people. A strange scene occurs when a person is coming from the wrong direction, and stares at the law-abiding citizen in front, as if it is not his fault but the other person's. We have to change our attitudes. If we make a mistake, it is civilized to admit it. Treating the law abiding as your enemy and taking pride in breaking the law is not a sign of a civilized society.

A major cause of traffic jams in Faisalabad is the indiscriminate movement of motorcycle rickshaws and other small vehicles. Where space is limited, parking rickshaws in an unorganized manner, picking up or dropping passengers in the middle of the road and sudden changes of direction affect the flow of traffic. The solution to this problem is not just challan but effective management, awareness and constant monitoring.

Another complaint that often comes up from the citizens is that sometimes challans are issued unnecessarily. If a citizen is actually stopped for violating the law, he should respect the law, but if an official acts unnecessarily or unnecessarily, the complaint should also be taken seriously. Respect for the law arises only when both the law enforcer and the law enforcer fulfill their respective responsibilities.

In this context in Faisalabad Effective system of e-challan Getting started can be an important step. Where violations are clearly recorded and processed in a transparent manner, the chances of on-the-spot verbal abuse and conflicts between citizens and traffic officials can also be reduced. The use of technology can be a means of increasing transparency, accountability and trust.

We have to understand that traffic police and citizens are not opposites, but two important parts of the same system. The purpose of the warden is not to harass the citizen but to make the road safe, while the duty of the citizen is to obey the law and behave civilly with the officer.

In the end, the most important thing is for our youth.

Youth of Pakistan is our future. Our youth are our hope, our strength and our pride. While riding a motorcycle on the road, a young man is carrying not only his life but also the hopes of his parents. He has to understand that speeding, one-way violation, avoiding helmet or traffic signal violation is not bravery, but irresponsibility.

young people! You have to take this country forward. We need you, you are our future, you are our pride. So prove your responsibility even on the road. Wear a helmet, obey the signals, do not violate the one way, avoid speeding and also consider the right of others.

Remember, civilized nations are not made by speeches alone, they are recognized by their daily behaviors. If we really want to see an orderly, safe and civilized Pakistan, then we have to start the change with our car, our bike and our attitude.

Respect the law, respect life, respect others. This is the true mark of a civilized society.